Svarik and the company I :)

[Mirach]

Svarik smiled to himself, remembering how he first came to Conrad's house. "Thank you. But my dog doesn't like being parted from me, so I will take her with me. Is that alright? She is very well behaved..."

[VisAnastasis]

Guard looked at the little thing, but it was hard to be suspitious of something so small and adortable, that constantly wagged its tail curiously.
" I suppose that after a long travel, some bath would not harm the dog either. Speaking of it... Your cat and.. uh... Fox seem, if I may say, rather sandy and dirty? Should I call someone to clean them up as well?"
" They are more used to me than strangers... would you mind, kind sir, to let them come with me then?" Vampire bid politely. " I can give them a proper bath and make sure they are not scarred during it."

[Mirach]

"Yes, that would be best," Svarik nodded. "We will take the animals with us, but it's fine if you want to wait for us," he added, not wanting to appear like they are doing it to take away Emil's stated reason for keeping a watch at the door.

[VisAnastasis]

" I shall stay to make sure you don't need anything. " Solider replied with a cunning soft smile, and bowed lightly to them, letting them go inside with their animals. " If you need some clothes... more suited for the occasion, I'll be on your service to provide. Friends of my master's friends are always welcomed well here."

( OOC: Just a short notice so you know I came to dormitory safely <3 It was so nice to see you again and meet the little fluff, and it was so great to get to help Finrod reborn with you :D Pls, don't forget to send me photos of rebirth on facebook when you find time, so I can show them to Alexander :)

[Mirach]

"If I may ask, what clothes would be more suitable for the occasion?" Svarik asked already standing in the door of the bathroom.

(I'll send them when I have some time !)

[VisAnastasis]

" Whatever clothes you'd deem fit for meeting the kindest, richest and the most beloved lord of the 3rd city, of course. " Martin said innocently. " My lord does not chase away good people in rags, if that's what you ask, though. He accepts all people of good heart with open heart as well. If you are send by whom you say you are, I deem he will be very interested to meet you regardless of your choice of clothing - but for sake of good taste, I'd advice at least something dry and clean, traveller. "

( OOC: <333333333333 )

[Mirach]

"Then we will find something in our own baggage, thank you," Svarik said, aware that Erdel can't really change his clothes.

[VisAnastasis]

Martin bowed lightly, respecting their desire. He let them go inside so they could wash themselves properly and prepare, while he himself remained beside the doors, and only gave couple cues and orders to guards passing the halls, so he could make sure situation in the palace is not disturbed by the new arrival and everything's going smoothly.

[Mirach]

Svarik filled the tube with hot water and soap bubbles. "Try this, Xia," he invited her inside, letting her bathe first.

[VisAnastasis]

Xia was curious about all the countless shiny bubbles, and her eyes gleamed as she leaned closer, and licked the water. She hiccuped with the soapy taste, but she seemed intrigued and with king's encouragement, she carefully entered the tub. Once there, she realized the feeling was similar to the sea water, only its soapy addition and hot water seemed to make the bath much more comfy and pleasant to her, seeming to make her feel safe and protected. She was making delighted noises as she clumsily swam withing the tub, playfully swallowing soapy water and having bubbles fly out of her nose.

[Mirach]

Svarik chuckled with that, and helped her wash her fur.

[VisAnastasis]

Xia was a little unsure and tense a bit at first, as it seemed to be a little overwhelming experience - the touch reminding her of a time when they reunited that day she was made, when he cleared her blood matted fur with handful of river water. This felt much nicer, though, now that she knew more of the world and him, and she dared to trust him and let him do it, relaxing more with time and closing her eyes. Despite passing through layers had dried her before from salty water, it seemed that more than physical cleaning, it was the act of tending and safe environment that was nurturing her.
As mud from the road up the hill was washing off and soapy water cleared all dust and debris from her material form, and as it happened so naturally and in a situation where she felt safe, it seemed to leave Xia very drowsy and content. She turned on her back, revealing her belly trustfully, floating on surface of  hot water, and purring lightly. Her fur grew more soft and fluffy, getting a shinier refreshed look, and it seemed to be glistening and shining a faint soothing light, as if reflecting relaxation and peace she felt. Svarik found it felt very nice and pleasant to treat her, as it seemed that whirlpool of her joy lingered in air around them, and could affect those around her positively and soothingly, making them feel warm and cozy... it felt right and natural, something that could, oddly but definitely, be described as an aura of a healthy demon, pleased and untainted with fear or pain.

[Mirach]

Svarik did not want to disturb her in that relaxation, so he got into the bathtub to wash himself in one corner of it.

[VisAnastasis]

She was a bit drowsy at first, but when she sow him trying to fit within one corner, even she could see it was not big enough for both of them to remain in comfortably and contentedly. She gathered her resolve, but she didn't quite want to leave the soothing warmth, and she looked around the room, wondering what to do to find solution, looking around intelligently, searching for a plan. Her eyes gleamed with idea when she noticed an empty pot at a side. She jumped out on the edge and made it fall in the bath until it was filled with water and remained floating upon it, and then, she closed her eyes intently, and it seemed that thanks to deepened trust in Svarik, this time she could imagine smaller, more frail form in his presence. It was a form soft and mellow, inspired by Yiska that she liked, but fluffy from the content and pleasure creature felt in the moment, giving her a very chubby and cuddly shape that was illuminating soft white light
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In that tiny cotton like shape, she jumped into a pot filled with water, and made herself comfortable, submerged in hot liquid with bubbles, with only her head adorably sticking out of the floating pot. She seemed generally pleased with herself, as she seemed to conclude that this way, they would both have space, and she wouldn't have to leave the pleasant water either. The little fluffy ball of cotton closed her eyes then, leaning on a pot's edge almost sleepily, content and pleased.

[Mirach]

"You are such a cutie," Svarik smiled with how adorable she looked in that form. He made himself more comfortable and caressed her.

[VisAnastasis]

His attention was as pleasant to her as ever, making her more relaxed and content. It seemed lot of Svarik's care made her a more relaxed, content creature, and a little cotton ball leaned into his touch, like in all her forms so far, in this on as well able to purr lightly when she felt nice and protected.

[Mirach]

"Emil, can you knock when we are expected, please?" Svarik called. "It's too lovely here to get out sooner..."

[VisAnastasis]

" I am pleased to hear you're enjoying yourselves. We imagined you'd prefer to get to the waiting room, but if you're as pleased, I will make sure to do so and call you when you're expected to meet my lord, young traveler. " soldier promised him kindly, so they could relax for a while, longer, knowing message will take some time to be processed, and understanding that long journey must had made them weary.

[Mirach]

"Thank you!" Svarik called to him and grinned to Xia. "Now we can stay here for a while..."

[VisAnastasis]

Xia didn't understand what he arranged, but she liked to hear content in his voice, and her fur grew more warm to the touch and shiny, as if responding to his relaxation. The little cotton ball was purring lightly to voice how content she was with him too, and she was glad to remain there in nice hot bath as long as they could - until half  an hour later, Martin called them, saying his lord is coming back from his visit to the upper city and he'll be back in minutes to meet them.

[Mirach]

"Now we have to get out," Svarik said and did so to show her what he means. "I will get dressed, and you can change back to a dog, alrighy?"

[VisAnastasis]

Xia lingered for a little moment in the pot. She didn't understand much than the world *dog*, but that was enough to get that they have to go out of the room and play harmless and little.
A little hesitantly, she left the pleasant space, but was obedient - she jumped out of the pot, and once she was on the ground, she turned into a dog, and woofed innocently, looking up at him with affection, as if asking his if she'd done what he asked her to well.

[Mirach]

"Good girl," Svarik praised her, and dried her fur with a towel. Then he finished dressing quickly, taking the best clothes from the bag, that were for occasions like this one, and combed his hair. "So, let's go," he told her then and opened the door.

[VisAnastasis]

Martin seemed pleased, glad that they had clear and presentable clothes - b ut even more, he seemed more friendly, as in meantime, authenticy of letter was probably proven. He let them upstairs, to the higher floor, through the special secluded straicase:
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into the lavishly decorated waiting room, where they could wait for his master.

[Mirach]

Svarik thanked him, and to pass the time he looked around the room, observing the details, as there was a lot to please the eye, and in a style different from the one in the capital.